Breville Barista Express Black
Score: 79/100
De'Longhi All-in-One COM532M
Score: 71/100Rankings
The Breville Barista Express (BES870BSXL) in Black Sesame combines a built-in conical burr grinder with PID temperature control and a fast 60-second heat-up. Like its stainless-steel counterpart, it suffers from a single-boiler architecture and occasional grinder clogging. Suited for entry-level enthusiasts who appreciate a stylish all-in-one machine.
The De'Longhi All-in-One COM532M is a compact combo machine that excels with its dual heating system and 15-bar pump, delivering both drip coffee and espresso. Its manual steam wand and pressurized baskets limit espresso quality and speed. Ideal for small households that want versatility without a separate grinder.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
15 barbest | 15 barbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 60 secondsbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 10.03 kg | 6.201 kgbest |
2,000 mlbest | — | |
404 mmbest | 324.9 mm | |
227 gbest | — | |
318 mmbest | 279.7 mm | |
351 mm | 368.8 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Features(2) | ||
Steam Wand Type | Manual | manual |
Built‑in Grinder | true | false |
Design & Build(5) | ||
Height (mm) | 404.0 mm | 324.9 mm |
Width (mm) | 318.0 mm | 279.7 mm |
Depth (mm) | 351.0 mm | 368.8 mm |
Weight (kg) | 10.03 kg | 6.2006 kg |
Primary Material | Brushed stainless steel | aluminum/plastic |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers consider the Barista Express a strong value proposition for beginner to intermediate home baristas, emphasizing its integrated grinder, PID temperature control, and pre-infusion as key factors that deliver café-quality espresso.
Everyday users generally praise the machine for its convenience, sturdy build, and ability to produce flavorful espresso and milk-based drinks at home. Common praise centers on the fresh-ground flavor, quick heat-up, and comprehensive accessories, while recurring complaints involve the learning curve, occasional grinder clogs, and the need to wait between brewing and steaming due to the single boiler.
“the best DeLonghi combi coffee machine”
“easy to use”
“delicious”
Professional reviewers commend the All-in-One for its versatile combo of drip and espresso brewing, compact footprint, and value-driven feature set such as the dual heating system, 15-bar pump, and touchscreen timer. However, they point out the fully manual espresso process, pressurized baskets that limit espresso quality, longer heat-up time, and the inability to steam milk while pulling a shot as notable drawbacks compared to De'Longhi's higher-end automatic models.
Everyday users echo the experts on ease of use, good taste for both drip coffee and espresso, and appreciation for the small size that fits limited counter space. Common praise centers on the straightforward controls, reliable frothing, and easy cleaning, while recurring complaints focus on missing accessories, the manual nature of espresso and steaming, occasional pod issues, and the bitter result from the bold drip setting.
